Pepco s Energy Savings Programs. Programs for Maryland and District of Columbia Customers

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1 Pepco s Energy Savings Programs Programs for Maryland and District of Columbia Customers Presented by: Susan Marinelli July 1, 2013

2 Maryland Program Overview EmPOWER Maryland Goal: 15% reduction in per capita energy consumption by Over $160M in cash incentives available to Pepco s Maryland customers Source: EmPOWER Maryland Surcharge Approved Incentives Pepco Incentives Savings Goal (MWh) Residential $47.7M 179,688 Energy Wise Rewards $31.1M 5,892 Commercial & Industrial $45.4M 316,965 2

3 Maryland Residential Programs 3

4 Maryland Residential Programs Overview Lighting Discounts In-store markdowns for ENERGY STAR qualified products Up to $2.25 per bulb on select CFLs (single and multipacks) Select Light Emitting Diode LED Bulbs $5 incentive Appliance Rebates Mail-in rebates for ENERGY STAR qualified: Refrigerators up to $150 Washers up to $100 Freezers $75 Dehumidifiers $25 Electric Heat Pump Water Heater $350 Appliance Recycling Incentives for the removal, transport, and deconstruction of Refrigerators and Freezers ($50) and Room A/Cs ($25) 4

5 Maryland Residential Programs Overview HVAC Efficiency Rebates Equipment Replacements, Services and Duct Sealing, and Performance Tune-up Participating contractors on pepco.com Central AC rebates up to $500 Air Source Heat Pump up to $500 Geothermal Heat Pumps, $500 Ductless Mini Split A/C and Heat Pumps, $300 Quick Home Energy Check-up Assessment of a home s energy use by an Energy Professional, including recommendations of energy-saving improvements Installation of energy-saving products at no additional cost to existing service 5

6 Maryland Residential Programs Overview Home Performance with ENERGY STAR $100 Comprehensive Home Energy Assessment, with installation of energy-saving products at no additional cost Rebates on Air Sealing, Insulation, and Windows - 50% total installed cost up to $2,000 Participating contractors on pepco.com ENERGY STAR New Homes Homebuilder incentives for building ENERGY STAR qualified homes Incentives up to $1,600 Income-Eligible Energy Efficiency Program Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Receive an energy audit and installed energy efficiency measures at no charge 6

7 2 Ways to Save Two voluntary programs to help Maryland customers reduce electricity use and save money during summer months 1. Peak Energy Savings Credit gives customers credits off their bills when electricity use is reduced on Peak Savings Days 2. Energy Wise Rewards gives customers a choice of energysaving device and is the automatic way to get bill credits 7

8 1. Peak Energy Savings Credit Program Maryland customers can earn credits off bills when taking steps to reduce electricity use during Peak Savings Days Receive $1.25 off your bill for every kilowatt-hour (kwh) of electricity reduced No enrollment necessary; participation is voluntary Named account holder receives notification of a Peak Savings Day the day before Phone call is automatic Choose text or Change your preferred communication methods through My Account (pepco.com) or by calling: PEAK ( ) 8

9 1. Peak Energy Savings Credit Program Reduce electricity use below your baseline Baseline is the average of three highest electricity use days within a 30-day period Day 1 = 20 kwh; Day 2 = 18 kwh; Day 3 = 15 kwh Baseline = 18 kwh Receive $1.25 per kwh reduced below your baseline Action Wait a day before using clothes dryer Raising the A/C setting 1-3 degrees Avoid cooking with the oven Turn off the TV when not in use Turn off lights Turn off computer when not in use Estimated Savings 4 kwh 4 kwh 3 kwh < 1 kwh < 1 kwh < 1 kwh 9

10 2. Energy Wise Rewards A voluntary peak-energy management program that automatically cycles off and on central A/C units and heat pumps on Peak Savings Days Available to Maryland and District of Columbia customers Customers choose either a web-programmable thermostat or an outdoor switch, which is provided and installed at no charge Automatically receive credits off electricity bills 10

11 2. Energy Wise Rewards PHI sends a radio signal to cycle off and on central air conditioner and heat pump compressors on Peak Savings Days Peak Savings Days are generally summer weekday afternoons There are usually 5 Peak Savings Days per season, with as many as 12 per year Customers may opt out of two Peak Savings Days each summer Conservation periods (during a Peak Savings Day) occur between noon and 8 p.m. and typically last 3 to 6 hours Customers can program their thermostat manually or remotely through the Internet via My Account 11

12 Busin. Option Residential Options 2. Energy Wise Rewards Customer Benefits Cycling Level 50% Cycling Level 75% Cycling Level 100% Cycling Level 50% Cycling Level Maryland Customers Installation Credit Annual Reward Credit District of Columbia Customers Installation Credit Annual Reward Credit $40 $40 $30 $30 $60 $60 $45 $45 $80 $80 $60 $60 $80 $80 N/A N/A 12

13 2 Ways to Save Community Benefits The Peak Energy Savings Credit program and Energy Wise Rewards: Reduce overall peak demand Balance electricity demand with supply Decrease emissions (less electricity needs to be generated) 13

14 District of Columbia s Department of Energy Programs Green Energy DC is the resource for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, products and services in the District of Columbia Visit: green.dc.gov, for programs and information 14

15 Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Programs 15

16 Maryland C&I Program Overview Existing Buildings Program Incentives for Lighting, Refrigeration and Kitchen Equipment Custom Incentive Program Includes an energy assessment and incentives for technologies not covered by the Existing Buildings Program Retro-Commissioning Program Incentives for identifying and implementing operations and maintenance improvements New Construction Program Incentives for systems that exceed code requirements Small Business Customer Program Walk-thru energy assessment at no charge Incentives will cover up to 80-90% of the project s installed cost Master-Metered Multi-Family Buildings Program For bulk purchases of Energy Star appliances Efficiency measures in common areas 16

17 Sample Projects and Savings 17

18 Conclusion For more information, or to enroll: Contact for program coordination: Susan Marinelli